Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended hearty congratulations to the renowned actor and producer, Funke Akindele, for the phenomenal success of her latest cinematic venture, A Tribe Called Juddah. The movie, having recently crossed the N1 billion mark at the box office, has been hailed by the governor as a testament to Lagos’s prowess in entertainment, creativity, culture and arts.
In an official statement released on Saturday through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu lauded Akindele’s exceptional talent, emphasising her role in bringing enchanting theatrical and artistic experiences to millions of Nigerians and Africans. He underscored the significance of the creative industry in positioning Lagos as the pride of Africa and applauded the entire creative sector for their contributions to the state’s cultural prominence.
Sanwa-Olu expressed optimism about the future of Lagos as a thriving centre for entertainment, leisure and tourism, citing Akindele’s achievement as a symbol of the state’s cultural richness. Encouraging the actress to continue pushing boundaries, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the broader impact of the creative sector on economic diversification.
In a broader acknowledgment, the governor also commended producers Toyin Abraham and Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti for their respective movies, Malaika and Ada Omo Daddy, contributing to an exceptional cinematic experience for Lagos residents and Nigerians during the festive season.
As the governor’s statement resonates, Funke Akindele’s cinematic triumph not only adds a billion Naira chapter to her success story but also reinforces Lagos’s reputation as a dynamic hub for creativity and entertainment in the West African sub-region.